Money
/ˈmʌni/
Definitions
2 meaningsA medium of exchange; a measure of wealth; currency.
/ˈmʌni/
A current medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes; wealth.
He earned a lot of money last year.
💡 Simply: Money is like a special ticket we use to buy things. It can be paper bills or metal coins. You use it to get what you want!
👶 For kids: Money is stuff like coins and paper you use to buy toys or candy.
More Examples
They are short on money and can't go on vacation.
How much money do you need for the concert tickets?
How It's Used
"The company needs to raise more money to expand its operations."
"She saved her money for a new bike."
To provide or supply with money; to finance.
/ˈmʌni/
To provide with funds.
The bank moneyed the startup.
💡 Simply: To 'money' something is like giving it the money it needs to happen, like when you give your friend money to start their lemonade stand.
👶 For kids: When you give money to help something, like to buy things.
More Examples
They moneyed the expansion of their business.
How It's Used
"The investors money the project."
Synonyms
Capital
Cash
Currency
Finance
Funds
Capitalize
Endow
Fund
Idioms & expressions
make money
To earn money; to become profitable.
"She works hard to make money and support her family."
time is money
Time is a valuable resource that should be used wisely; wasting time can lead to financial loss or missed opportunities.
"In this fast-paced industry, time is money, so we need to be efficient."
money talks
Money has power and influence; it can make things happen or influence decisions.
"Money talks, so they were able to get the best lawyer."
for my money
In my opinion; in my view.
"For my money, that's the best restaurant in town."
From Old French monnaie, from Latin moneta, a title of Juno, at whose temple in Rome money was coined. Initially referred to coins, later encompassing currency in general.
Used to refer to coins initially, it expanded to include currency in general over time. The concept of money has existed in various forms since ancient civilizations.
Memory tip
Think of a *mint* creating currency, *moneta*, the Roman goddess of money.